After a compensation claim has been scheduled for a special formal hearing, or other hearing as provided in § 53.65 of this title (relating to Certification Procedures), et seq., an attorney may not voluntarily withdraw as counsel for a claimant, except upon written request therefore as approved by the Industrial Accident Board.

The provisions of this § 49.131 adopted to be effective October 1, 1985, 10 TexReg 3506.